Vanessa Morgan

Actor

Born March 23, 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Vanessa Morgan Mziray (born March 23, 1992) is a Canadian actress. Born to a Scottish mother and a Tanzanian father, displayed her talent from a young age, starting singing at six. After graduating from Colonel By Secondary School, she pursued philosophy at Queen’s University in Kingston. Her screen debut at eight was in the TV movie "A Diva’s Christmas Carol." Renowned for her portrayal of Toni Topaz in "Riverdale" from its 2nd season, she continued for six more. CBC announced her co-starring role with Giacomo Gianniotti in the upcoming series "Wild Cards" in October 2023.

Acting

Wild Cards
TV series, 2024
as Max Mitchell
Margaux
Film, 2022
as Lexi
Pimp
Film, 2018
as Destiny
Riverdale
TV series, 2017
as Toni Topaz
The Shannara Chronicles
TV series, 2016
as Lyria
Guilty at 17
Film, 2014
as Leigh
Finding Carter
TV series, 2014
as Beatrix 'Bird' Castro
Geek Charming
Film, 2011
as Hannah
My Babysitter's a Vampire
TV series, 2011
as Sarah
A.N.T. Farm
TV series, 2011
as Vanessa LaFontaine
Frankie & Alice
Film, 2010
as Frankie (16 years old)
My Babysitter's a Vampire
Film, 2010
as Sarah
Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars
Film, 2010
as Marion Hawthorne
The Latest Buzz
TV series, 2007
as Amanda Pierce
Degrassi
TV series, 2001
as Vanessa
A Diva's Christmas Carol
Film, 2000
as Young Ebony